THE GEVURATH ARI TORAH ACADEMY TRUST
Financial health, per its FY2023 accounts
The accounts state that the charity ended the year with unrestricted reserves in deficit of £346,593, following a net expenditure of £109,593. The trustees report that the charity is currently undergoing investigations by the Charity Commission and HMRC, which introduces uncertainty regarding its future operations.
What the accounts disclose
“The trust's policy on reserves is that it tries to maintain as little reserves as possible as it feels that the funds are better expended than reserved.” — page 5
“However, the charity is currently undegoing investigations both from the Charity Commission and HMRC. It is hoped that these investigations will draw to a satisfactory conclusion.”
“All donations shown in the accounts are to The Gevurath Ari Torah Academy, a registered Israeli charity.” — page 5
“However, the charity is currently undegoing investigations both from the Charity Commission and HMRC.”
Charity Commission inquiry
“The regulator’s concerns relate to financial management and controls within the charities, including the use of signed blank cheques.”
“The inquiries will examine the following regulatory issues: the administration, governance, and management of the charities by the trustees”
Structured financials (annual return, FY ending 31/03/2023)
Trustees
Income and spending
| Financial year end | Income | Spending |
|---|---|---|
| 31/03/2025 | — | — |
| 31/03/2024 | — | — |
| 31/03/2023 | £597k | £1.2m |
| 31/03/2022 | £612k | £568k |
| 31/03/2021 | £676k | £679k |
Common questions
Is THE GEVURATH ARI TORAH ACADEMY TRUST financially healthy?
The accounts state that the charity ended the year with unrestricted reserves in deficit of £346,593, following a net expenditure of £109,593. The trustees report that the charity is currently undergoing investigations by the Charity Commission and HMRC, which introduces uncertainty regarding its future operations. Its FY2023 accounts were independently examined.
Who funds THE GEVURATH ARI TORAH ACADEMY TRUST?
Funders whose own accounts filings name THE GEVURATH ARI TORAH ACADEMY TRUST as a grant recipient include BOURNEHEIGHTS LIMITED, THE ELIEZER FOUNDATION, DILLHAVEN LIMITED.
Known funders
| Funder | Year | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| BOURNEHEIGHTS LIMITED | FY2023 | £604k |
| BOURNEHEIGHTS LIMITED | FY2024 | £30k |
| THE ELIEZER FOUNDATION | FY2022 | £20k |
| BOURNEHEIGHTS LIMITED | FY2022 | £17k |
| DILLHAVEN LIMITED | FY2025 | £10k |
| DILLHAVEN LIMITED | FY2023 | £5k |
Funders of similar charities
| Funder | Similar charities funded | Amount to them |
|---|---|---|
| YAD VOCHESSED ASSOCIATION LIMITED | 1 | £650k |
| RIDGESAVE LIMITED | 1 | £372k |
| KEREN ASSOCIATION LIMITED | 1 | £298k |
| ZOREYA TZEDOKOS | 1 | £210k |
| ACHISOMOCH AID COMPANY LIMITED | 1 | £169k |
| MOLE CHARITABLE TRUST | 1 | £165k |
| THE JOSHUA TRUST | 1 | £75k |
| GOLDHEART CHARITY LIMITED | 1 | £70k |